Airport Handling Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Preface .............................................................................................................................................................. xvi
Introduction...................................................................................................................................................... xvii
IATA Ground Operations ManualIGOM Supplement ..................................................................................xix
General ................................................................................................................................................................ 1
AHM 001

General ....................................................................................................................................... 1

AHM 010

IATA Three-Letter Codes............................................................................................................ 2

AHM 011

Standard Classification and Numbering for Members Airport Handling Manuals ......................3

AHM 012

Office Function Designators for Airport Passenger and Baggage Handling ............................31

AHM 013

Standard Envelopes for Traffic Documents..............................................................................32

AHM 015

Use of Standard A Paper Sizes for Airlines' Documents .......................................................33

AHM 020

Guidelines for the Establishment of Airline Operators Committees .........................................34

AHM 021

Guidelines for Establishing Aircraft Ground Times...................................................................37

AHM 030

Common Use Terminal Equipment (CUTE) Systems ..............................................................38

AHM 050

Aircraft Emergency Procedures................................................................................................ 39

AHM 051

Aircraft/Airport Security Procedures .........................................................................................57

AHM 060

Quality Management System.................................................................................................... 68

AHM 061

Performing Airport Handling Quality Audit................................................................................99

AHM 070

E-Invoicing Standards............................................................................................................. 145

Chapter 1PASSENGER HANDLING ........................................................................................................... 175

AHM 100

Passenger Handling ............................................................................................................... 175

AHM 110

Involuntary Change of Carrier, Routing, Class or Type of Fare .............................................176

AHM 111

Procedures for Involuntary Change of Routing EN Route......................................................183

AHM 112

Denied Boarding Compensation............................................................................................. 190

AHM 120

Inadmissible Passengers and Deportees ...............................................................................191

AHM 140

Items Removed from a Passenger's Possession by Security Personnel...............................193

AHM 141

Hold Loading of Duty-Free Goods.......................................................................................... 194

AHM 170

Dangerous Goods in Passenger Baggage .............................................................................195

AHM 175

Fuelling with Passengers Onboard or During Embarkation/Disembarkation .........................197

AHM 176

Recommendations for the Handling of Passengers with Reduced Mobility (PRM) ...............199

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AHM 176A

Acceptance and Carriage of Passengers with Reduced Mobility (PRM) ...............................200

AHM 180

Carriage of Passengers with Communicable Diseases..........................................................211

AHM 181

General Guidelines for Passenger Agents in Case of Suspected Communicable Disease...212

Chapter 2BAGGAGE HANDLING............................................................................................................... 213

AHM 200

Baggage Handling .................................................................................................................. 213

AHM 210

Local Baggage Committees.................................................................................................... 214

AHM 220

Interline and On-Line Transfer Baggage ................................................................................225

AHM 230

Baggage Theft and Pilferage Prevention................................................................................226

AHM 240

Baggage Codes for Identifying ULD Contents and/or Bulk-loaded Baggage.........................227

Chapter 3CARGO/MAIL HANDLING .......................................................................................................... 228

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AHM 300

Cargo/Mail Handling ............................................................................................................... 228

AHM 310

Preparation for Loading of Cargo ...........................................................................................229

AHM 311

Securing of Load..................................................................................................................... 231

AHM 312

Collection Sacks and Bags..................................................................................................... 234

AHM 320

Handling of Damaged Cargo .................................................................................................. 235

AHM 321

Handling of Pilfered Cargo ..................................................................................................... 236

AHM 322

Handling Wet Cargo ............................................................................................................... 237

AHM 330

Handling Perishable Cargo..................................................................................................... 239

AHM 331

Handling and Protection of Valuable Cargo ...........................................................................241

AHM 332

Handling and Stowage of Live Animals..................................................................................245

AHM 333

Handling of Human Remains.................................................................................................. 247

AHM 340

Acceptance Standards for the Interchange of Transferred Unit Load Devices ......................248

AHM 345

Handling of Battery Operated Wheelchairs/Mobility AIDS as Checked Baggage ..................254

AHM 350

Mail Handling .......................................................................................................................... 256

AHM 351

Mail Documents ...................................................................................................................... 260

AHM 353

Handling of Found Mail........................................................................................................... 275

AHM 354

Handling of Damaged Mail ..................................................................................................... 276

AHM 355

Mail Security ........................................................................................................................... 277

AHM 356

Mail Safety .............................................................................................................................. 278

AHM 357

Mail Irregularity Message........................................................................................................ 279

AHM 360

Company Mail......................................................................................................................... 281

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Chapter 3CARGO/MAIL HANDLING (continued)
AHM 380

Aircraft Documents Stowage .................................................................................................. 282

AHM 381

Special LoadNotification to Captain (General)....................................................................283

AHM 382

Special LoadNotification to Captain (EDP Format and NOTOC Service) ..........................288

AHM 383

Special LoadNotification to Captain (EDP NOTOC Summary)...........................................300

AHM 384

NOTOC Message (NTM) ........................................................................................................ 303

Chapter 4AIRCRAFT HANDLING AND LOADING.....................................................................................307

AHM 400

Aircraft Handling and Loading ................................................................................................ 307

AHM 411

Provision and Carriage of Loading Accessories.....................................................................308

AHM 420

Tagging of Unit Load Devices ................................................................................................ 309

AHM 421

Storage of Unit Load Devices ................................................................................................ 319

AHM 422

Control of Transferred Unit Load Devices ..............................................................................324

AHM 423

Unit Load Device Stock Check Message ...............................................................................330

AHM 424

Unit Load Device Control Message ........................................................................................ 332

AHM 425

Continued Airworthiness of Unit Load Devices ......................................................................336

AHM 426

ULD Buildup and Breakdown ................................................................................................. 340

AHM 427

ULD Transportation ................................................................................................................ 349

AHM 428

ULD Operations Training and Qualification ............................................................................352

AHM 430

Operating of Aircraft Doors..................................................................................................... 355

AHM 431

Aircraft Ground StabilityTipping .......................................................................................... 358

AHM 440

Potable Water Servicing ......................................................................................................... 359

AHM 441

Aircraft Toilet Servicing........................................................................................................... 360

AHM 450

Standardisation of Gravity Forces against which Load must be Restrained..........................361

AHM 451

Technical Malfunctions Limiting Load on Aircraft ...................................................................362

AHM 452

Bulk Compartment Load Limitation ........................................................................................363

AHM 453

Handling/Bulk Loading of Heavy Items...................................................................................364

AHM 454

Handling and Loading of Big Overhang Items........................................................................365

Chapter 5LOAD CONTROL ........................................................................................................................ 370

AHM 500

Load Control ........................................................................................................................... 370

AHM 501

Terms and Definitions............................................................................................................. 372

AHM 503

Recommended Requirements for a New Departure Control System.....................................378

AHM 504

Departure Control System Evaluation Checklist.....................................................................383

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AHM 505

Designation of Aircraft Holds, Compartments, Bays and Cabin.............................................389

AHM 510

Handling/Load Information Codes to be Used on Traffic Documents and Messages............397

AHM 513

Aircraft Structural Loading Limitations....................................................................................405

AHM 514

EDP Loading Instruction/Report ............................................................................................. 416

AHM 515

Manual Loading Instruction/Report......................................................................................... 432

AHM 516

Manual Loadsheet .................................................................................................................. 444

AHM 517

EDP Loadsheet ...................................................................................................................... 458

AHM 518

Acars Transmitted Loadsheet................................................................................................. 467

AHM 519

Balance Calculation Methods ................................................................................................. 474

AHM 520

Aircraft Equipped with a CG Targeting System......................................................................479

AHM 530

Weights for Passengers and Baggage ...................................................................................480

AHM 531

Procedure for Establishing Standard Weights for Passengers and Baggage ........................481

AHM 533

Passengers Occupying Crew Seats ....................................................................................... 487

AHM 534

Weight Control of Load........................................................................................................... 488

AHM 536

Equipment in Compartments Procedure ................................................................................489

AHM 537

Ballast ..................................................................................................................................... 494

AHM 540

Aircraft Unit Load DeviceWeight and Balance Control .......................................................495

AHM 550

Pilot in Command's Approval of the Loadsheet......................................................................496

AHM 551

Last Minute Changes on Loadsheet....................................................................................... 497

AHM 560

EDP Exchange for Semi-Permanent Data for Check in and Load Control ............................499

AHM 561

Departure Control System, Carrier's Approval Procedures....................................................524

AHM 562

Semi-Permanent Data Exchange Message (DEM) ................................................................525

AHM 565

EDP Semi-Permanent Data Exchange for New Generation Departure Control Systems......532

AHM 570

Automated Information Exchange between Check-in and Load Control Systems.................577

AHM 580

Unit Load Device/Bulk Load Weight Statement .....................................................................583

AHM 581

Unit Load Device/Bulk Load Weight Signal............................................................................585

AHM 583

Loadmessage ......................................................................................................................... 589

AHM 587

Container/Pallet Distribution Message....................................................................................593

AHM 588

Statistical Load Summary ....................................................................................................... 598

AHM 590

Load Control Procedures and Loading Supervision Responsibilities.....................................601

AHM 591

Weight and Balance Load Control and Loading Supervision Training and Qualifications .....605

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Chapter 6AIRSIDE MANAGEMENT AND SAFETY.................................................................................... 610
AHM 600

Airside Management and Safety ............................................................................................ 610

AHM 610

Guidelines for a Safety Management System ........................................................................611

AHM 611

Airside Personnel: Responsibilities, Training and Qualifications............................................615

AHM 612

Airside Performance Evaluation Program ..............................................................................622

AHM 615

Aircraft Turnround Co-Ordination ........................................................................................... 641

AHM 616

Guidelines for Turnround Plan................................................................................................ 642

AHM 619

Guidelines for Producing Emergency Response Plan(s) .......................................................643

AHM 620

Guidelines for an Emergency Management System ..............................................................645

AHM 621

Risk Management System for Ground Operations.................................................................648

AHM 630

Safe Operating Practices in Aircraft Handling ........................................................................652

AHM 631

Safety Considerations for Aircraft Movement Operations ......................................................666

AHM 632

Apron Markings and Signs ..................................................................................................... 669

AHM 633

Guidelines for the Handling of Emergencies Requiring the Evacuation of an Aircraft

During Ground Handling ......................................................................................................... 670

AHM 634

Passenger Boarding Bridge Operations .................................................................................672

AHM 635

Foreign Object Damage (FOD) Prevention Program .............................................................673

AHM 640

Human Factors Program as Part of Airside Safety ...............................................................676

AHM 650

Ramp Incident/Accident Reporting .........................................................................................686

AHM 652

Recommendations for Airside Safety Investigations ..............................................................690

AHM 660

Carrier Guidelines for Calculating Aircraft Ground Accident Costs ........................................699

Chapter 7AIRCRAFT MOVEMENT CONTROL .......................................................................................... 700

AHM 700

Aircraft Movement Control ...................................................................................................... 700

AHM 710

Standards for Message Formats ............................................................................................ 701

AHM 711

Standards for Message Corrections ....................................................................................... 703

AHM 730

Codes to be Used in Aircraft Movement and Diversion Messages ........................................704

AHM 731

Enhanced Reporting on ATFM Delays by the Use of Sub Codes..........................................709

AHM 780

Aircraft Movement Message ................................................................................................... 711

AHM 781

Aircraft Diversion Message..................................................................................................... 722

AHM 782

Fuel Monitoring Message ....................................................................................................... 726

AHM 783

Request Information Message................................................................................................ 731

AHM 784

Gate Message ........................................................................................................................ 733

AHM 785

Aircraft Initiated Movement Message (MVA) ..........................................................................738

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Chapter 8GROUND HANDLING AGREEMENTS .......................................................................................743
AHM 800

Ground Handling Agreements ................................................................................................ 743

AHM 801

Introduction to and Comments on IATA Standard Ground Handling Agreement (SGHA) .....744

AHM 803

Service Level Agreement Example ........................................................................................747

AHM 810

IATA Standard Ground Handling Agreement .........................................................................751

AHM 811

Yellow Pages .......................................................................................................................... 791

AHM 813

Truck Handling........................................................................................................................ 797

AHM 815

Standard Transportation Documents Service Main Agreement .............................................798

AHM 817

Standard Training Agreement................................................................................................. 808

AHM 830

Ground Handling Charge Note ............................................................................................... 812

AHM 840

Model Agreement for Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) .......................................................814

Chapter 9AIRPORT HANDLING GROUND SUPPORT EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS ........................831

AHM 900

Equipment Specifications ....................................................................................................... 831

AHM 901

Functional Specifications ........................................................................................................ 834

AHM 904

Aircraft Doors, Servicing Points and System Requirements for the Use of Ground
Support Equipment ................................................................................................................. 835
AIRBUS A300 B2 320-/B4/C4 ............................................................................................ 838
A300F4-600/-600C4 ........................................................................................................... 841
A310200/200C/300........................................................................................................... 847
A318 ................................................................................................................................... 851
A319 ................................................................................................................................... 854
A320 ................................................................................................................................... 857
A321 ................................................................................................................................... 861
A330-200F.......................................................................................................................... 864
A330-300 ............................................................................................................................ 869
A340-200 ............................................................................................................................ 872
A340-300 ............................................................................................................................ 876
A340-500 ............................................................................................................................ 880
A340-600 ............................................................................................................................ 883
AIRBUS A380-800/-800F ................................................................................................... 886
AN12B ................................................................................................................................ 889
AN22................................................................................................................................... 891

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Support Equipment (continued)
AN24................................................................................................................................... 892
AN26................................................................................................................................... 894
AN28................................................................................................................................... 896
AN30................................................................................................................................... 897
AN32................................................................................................................................... 899
ATR42 100/200 .................................................................................................................. 901
ATR72 ................................................................................................................................ 902
AVRO RJ70........................................................................................................................ 903
AVRO RJ85........................................................................................................................ 904
AVRO RJ100...................................................................................................................... 905
B707320B/320C ............................................................................................................... 906
B727100/100C ................................................................................................................ 907
B727-200 ............................................................................................................................ 909
B737-100 ............................................................................................................................ 911
B737200/200C.................................................................................................................. 914
B737-300, 400, -500........................................................................................................... 916
B737-400 ............................................................................................................................ 919
B737-500 ............................................................................................................................ 921
B737-600, -700, -700C....................................................................................................... 923
B737-700 ............................................................................................................................ 926
B737-800 ............................................................................................................................ 928
B737-900 ............................................................................................................................ 932
B747100/200/300 ............................................................................................................. 934
B747100 SF/200C/200F................................................................................................... 936
B747400/400C.................................................................................................................. 938
B747 SP ............................................................................................................................. 946
B757200 ........................................................................................................................... 948
B757300 ........................................................................................................................... 950

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Support Equipment (continued)
B767200/200 ER ............................................................................................................ 951
B767300/300 ER ............................................................................................................ 954
B767400 ER ................................................................................................................... 958
B777200/200 LR .............................................................................................................. 961
B777300/300 ER .............................................................................................................. 965
B7878 ............................................................................................................................... 970
BAC 1-11400 SERIES...................................................................................................... 971
BAC 1-11500 SERIES...................................................................................................... 972
BAe ATP (J61) ................................................................................................................... 973
BAe (H.S.)748................................................................................................................. 974
C-212.................................................................................................................................. 975
CL-44.................................................................................................................................. 976
CL-65 (CRJ 100/200) ......................................................................................................... 978
CN-235 ............................................................................................................................... 980
CARAVELLE ...................................................................................................................... 982
DC840/50 F SERIES........................................................................................................ 984
DC861/61 F ...................................................................................................................... 986
DC862/62 F ...................................................................................................................... 988
DC863/63 F ...................................................................................................................... 990
DC915/21 ......................................................................................................................... 992
DC932 .............................................................................................................................. 993
DC941 .............................................................................................................................. 994
DC951 .............................................................................................................................. 995
DC1010/10 CF ................................................................................................................. 996
DC1030/40, 30/40 CF ...................................................................................................... 998
DHC-7................................................................................................................................. 999
DHC DASH 8.................................................................................................................... 1001
DORNIER 328 JET .......................................................................................................... 1003

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Support Equipment (continued)
EMBRAER EMB-120BRASILIA .....................................................................................1004
EMBRAER EMB-135 Regional Models............................................................................1006
EMBRAER EMB-140 Regional Models............................................................................1008
EMBRAER EMB-145 Regional Models............................................................................1010
Embraer 170..................................................................................................................... 1012
Embraer 175..................................................................................................................... 1014
Embraer 190..................................................................................................................... 1016
Embraer 195..................................................................................................................... 1018
F-27 MK-200 .................................................................................................................... 1020
F-27 MK-400/600 ............................................................................................................. 1022
F-27 MK-400 M ................................................................................................................ 1024
F-27 MK-500 C................................................................................................................. 1026
F-27 MK-500 F ................................................................................................................. 1029
F-28 MK 1000/1000C/3000/3000C ..................................................................................1030
F-28 MK 2000/4000.......................................................................................................... 1032
FOKKER 50 (F27 Mk 050) ............................................................................................... 1034
FOKKER 50 (F27 Mk 0502) .............................................................................................1036
FOKKER 70 (F28 Mk 0070) .............................................................................................1038
FOKKER 100 (F28 Mk 0100) ........................................................................................... 1040
FOKKER 100 (F28 Mk 0100) ........................................................................................... 1042
IL-18 ................................................................................................................................. 1044
IL-62 ................................................................................................................................. 1046
IL-62M .............................................................................................................................. 1048
IL-76T ............................................................................................................................... 1050
IL-86 ................................................................................................................................. 1052
IL-96 ................................................................................................................................. 1054
IL-114 ............................................................................................................................... 1056
L-100/2030 SERIES ....................................................................................................... 1058

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Support Equipment (continued)
L10111/100/200/250....................................................................................................... 1059
L1011500........................................................................................................................ 1061
LOCKHEED L188 ELECTRA ........................................................................................... 1063
MD-11............................................................................................................................... 1064
MD80 SERIES................................................................................................................ 1066
SAAB 2000 ....................................................................................................................... 1067
SAAB SF-340 ................................................................................................................... 1068
SHORTS 330/200 ............................................................................................................ 1070
SHORTS 360 ................................................................................................................... 1071
TU-134.............................................................................................................................. 1072
TU-134A ........................................................................................................................... 1074
TU-154.............................................................................................................................. 1076
TU-154B ........................................................................................................................... 1078
TU-204.............................................................................................................................. 1080
YAK-40 ............................................................................................................................. 1082
YAK-42 ............................................................................................................................. 1084

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AHM 905

Reference Material for Civil Aircraft Ground Support Equipment.........................................1086

AHM 905A

Cross Reference of IATA Documents with SAE, CEN, and ISO..........................................1090

AHM 909

Summary of Unit Load Device Capacity and Dimensions....................................................1092

AHM 910

Basic Requirements for Aircraft Ground Support Equipment ...............................................1093

AHM 911

Ground Support Equipment Requirements for Compatibility with Aircraft Unit Load
Devices ................................................................................................................................. 1097

AHM 912

Standard Forklift Pockets Dimensions and Characteristics for Forkliftable General

Support Equipment ............................................................................................................... 1099

AHM 913

Basic Safety Requirements for Aircraft Ground Support Equipment....................................1101

AHM 914

Compatibility of Ground Support Equipment with Aircraft Types .........................................1104

AHM 915

Standard Controls................................................................................................................. 1106

AHM 916

Basic Requirements for Towing Vehicle Interface (HITCH) .................................................1120

AHM 920

Functional Specification for Self-Propelled Telescopic Passenger Stairs ............................1121

AHM 920A

Functional Specification for Towed Passenger Stairs ..........................................................1123

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AHM 921

Functional Specification for Boarding/De-Boarding Vehicle for Passengers with

Reduced Mobility (PRM)....................................................................................................... 1125

AHM 922

Basic Requirements for Passenger Boarding Bridge Aircraft Interface................................1129

AHM 923

Functional Specification for Elevating Passenger Transfer Vehicle .....................................1134

AHM 924

Functional Specification for Heavy Item Lift Platform...........................................................1137

AHM 925

Functional Specification for a Self-propelled Conveyor-Belt Loader ....................................1138

AHM 925A

Functional Specification for a Self Propelled Ground Based in Plane Loading System
for Bulk Cargo....................................................................................................................... 1140

AHM 926

Functional Specification for Upper Deck Catering Vehicle...................................................1142

AHM 927

Functional Specification for Main Deck Catering Vehicle.....................................................1146

AHM 930

Functional Specification for an Upper Deck Container/Pallet Loader ..................................1150

AHM 931

Functional Specification for Lower Deck Container/Pallet Loader .......................................1152

AHM 932

Functional Specification for a Main Deck Container/Pallet Loader ......................................1155

AHM 933

Functional Specification of a Powered Extension Platform to Lower Deck/Container/

Pallet Loader......................................................................................................................... 1158

AHM 934

Functional Specification for a Narrow Body Lower Deck Single Platform Loader................1160

AHM 934A

Functional Specification for a Single Platform Slave Loader Bed for Lower Deck
Loading Operations .............................................................................................................. 1162

AHM 935

Functional Specification for an Air Transportable Main Deck Single Platform Container/
Pallet Loader......................................................................................................................... 1164

AHM 936

Functional Specification for a Container Loader Transporter...............................................1166

AHM 938

Functional Specification for a Large Capacity Freighter and Combi Aircraft Tail
Stanchion.............................................................................................................................. 1168

AHM 939

Functional Specification for a Transfer Platform Lift.............................................................1170

AHM 941

Functional Specification for Equipment Used for Establishing the Weight of a

ULD/BULK Load ................................................................................................................... 1172

AHM 942

Functional Specification for Storage Equipment Used for Unit Load Devices .....................1174

AHM 950

Functional Specification for an Airport Passenger Bus ........................................................1175

AHM 951

Functional Specification for a Crew Transportation Vehicle.................................................1177

AHM 953

Functional Specifications for a Valuable Cargo Vehicle.......................................................1179

AHM 954

Functional Specification for an Aircraft Washing Machine ...................................................1180

AHM 955

Functional Specification for an Aircraft Nose Gear Towbar Tractor .....................................1182

AHM 956

Functional Specification for Main Gear Towbarless Tractor.................................................1185

AHM 957

Functional Specification for Nose Gear Towbarless Tractor ................................................1187

AHM 958

Functional Specification for an Aircraft Towbar ....................................................................1190

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AHM 960

Functional Specification for Unit Load Device Transport Vehicle.........................................1192

AHM 961

Functional Specification for a Roller System for Unit Load Device Transportation on
Trucks ................................................................................................................................... 1195

AHM 962

Functional Specification for a Rollerised Platform for the Transportation of Twenty Foot
Unit Load Devices that Interfaces with Trucks Equipped to Accept Freight Containers
Complying with ISO 668:1988 .............................................................................................. 1197

AHM 963

Functional Specification for a Baggage/Cargo Cart .............................................................1199

AHM 965

Functional Specification for a Lower Deck Container Turntable Dolly .................................1200

AHM 966

Functional Specification for a Pallet Dolly ............................................................................1202

AHM 967

Functional Specification for a Twenty Foot Unit Load Device Dolly.....................................1204

AHM 968

Functional Specification for Ramp Equipment Tractors .......................................................1206

AHM 969

Functional Specification for a Pallet/Container Transporter .................................................1207

AHM 970

Functional Specification for a Self-Propelled Potable Water Vehicle with Rear or Front
Servicing ............................................................................................................................... 1209

AHM 971

Functional Specification for a Self-Propelled Lavatory Service Vehicle with Rear or Front
Servicing ............................................................................................................................... 1212

AHM 972

Functional Specifications for a Ground Power Unit for Aircraft Electrical System ...............1215

AHM 973

Functional Specification for a Towed Aircraft Ground Heater ..............................................1219

AHM 974

Functional Specification for Aircraft Air Conditioning (Cooling) Unit ....................................1222

AHM 975

Functional Specifications for Self-Propelled Aircraft De-Icing/Anti-Icing Unit.......................1224

AHM 976

Functional Specifications for an Air Start Unit ......................................................................1228

AHM 977

Functional Specification for a Towed De-Icing/Anti-Icing Unit..............................................1230

AHM 978

Functional Specification for a Towed Lavatory Service Cart................................................1232

AHM 979

Functional Specification for a Towed Boarding/De-Boarding Device for Passengers

with Reduced Mobility (PRM) for Commuter-Type Aircraft ..................................................1234

AHM 980

Functional Specification for a Self-Propelled Petrol/Diesel Refueling Vehicle for

Ground Support Equipment .................................................................................................. 1236

AHM 981

Functional Specification for a Towed Potable Water Service Cart.......................................1238

AHM 990

Guidelines for Preventative Maintenance of Aircraft Towbars .............................................1240

AHM 994

Criteria for Consideration of the Investment in Ground Support Equipment ........................1241

AHM 995

Basic Unit Load Device Handling System Requirements.....................................................1245

AHM 997

Functional Specification for Sub-Freezing Aircraft Air Conditioning Unit .............................1247

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Chapter 10ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR GROUND HANDLING OPERATIONS ............1249
AHM 1000

Environmental Specifications for Ground Handling Operations ...........................................1249

AHM 1001

Environmental Specifications for Ground Handling Operations ...........................................1250

AHM 1002

Environmental Impact on the Use of Ground Support Equipment .......................................1251

AHM 1003

GSE Environmental Quality Audit.........................................................................................1253

AHM 1004

Guidelines for Calculating GSE Exhaust Emissions.............................................................1255

AHM 1005

Guidelines for an Environmental Management System .......................................................1256

Appendix ....................................................................................................................................................... 1258

References .................................................................................................................................................... 1259
Glossary ........................................................................................................................................................ 1299
Appendix D.................................................................................................................................................... 1305
Alphabetical List of AHM Titles................................................................................................................... 1306
IATA Strategic Partners .............................................................................................................................. SP1

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